Match: 1st ODI (Day/Night), West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
Start Time: 1:00 PM local time
Toss: Not confirmed yet
Likely Playing Teams
Bangladesh (Probable Team)
Source: ESPNcricinfo & Cricket Addictor
- Soumya Sarkar
- Saif Hassan
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Mahidul Islam Ankon
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain)
- Jaker Ali (wicketkeeper)
- Nurul Hasan / Shamim Hossain
- Rishad Hossain
- Taskin Ahmed / Nahid Rana
- Tanvir Islam
- Hasan Mahmud
Note: According to ESPNcricinfo, Soumya Sarkar and Mahidul Islam should get into the team. The final team will be confirmed at the toss.
West Indies (Probable Team)
Source: ESPNcricinfo & Cricket Addictor
- Brandon King
- Alick Athanaze
- Keacy Carty
- Shai Hope (captain & wicketkeeper)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Roston Chase
- Romario Shepherd
- Justin Greaves
- Gudakesh Motie
- Shamar Joseph / Jediah Blades
- Jayden Seales
Note: ESPNcricinfo says Alick Athanaze will likely replace Evin Lewis. Official teams will be announced at the toss.
Players to Watch
| Type | Bangladesh | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| Batters | Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali | Shai Hope, Keacy Carty, Brandon King |
| Bowlers | Tanvir Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed | Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Roston Chase |
Bangladesh Key Players
Tanvir Islam (Bowler): The left-arm spinner bowled really well against Afghanistan. He took important wickets and will be dangerous on the Mirpur pitch, which helps spin bowlers.
Jaker Ali (Batter): He is in great form this year. He scored 243 runs in ODIs at an average of 34.71. He can steady the innings when needed.
Taskin Ahmed (Bowler): The experienced fast bowler has taken eight wickets in five ODIs this year. He bowls well with the new ball and keeps runs down.
West Indies Key Players
Keacy Carty (Batter): West Indies’ best ODI player in 2025 with 495 runs at an average of 55. He bats at number 3 and has scored over 1,100 runs in that position. He hits boundaries well and plays smart cricket.
Shai Hope (Captain & Wicketkeeper): The captain will want to lead his team well. He scored a century against India recently. He has played in Bangladesh before, which will help his team.
Gudakesh Motie (Bowler): The left-arm spinner teams up well with Roston Chase. He bowls tight lines in the middle overs. The Mirpur pitch should suit his style.
Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Conditions
The Mirpur stadium usually has a good batting pitch. Teams that bat first and score 300 or more have won 13 out of 15 matches here, according to ESPNcricinfo. However, spin bowlers also get help, especially in the middle and later parts of the game.
Bangladesh’s coach said the pitch looks like a “normal Mirpur wicket.” West Indies coach Darren Sammy said his team won’t worry too much about the pitch.
Weather Forecast
According to Cricket Addictor, there is about a 55% chance of rain during the match. The temperature will be between 23°C and 32°C. It will be very humid (89-95%), which can make players tired and affect bowling grip. Both teams should be ready for rain breaks.
What to Expect & Match Prediction
Bangladesh really need a win. They have lost their last five ODI series since November 2024. They won only two matches out of 14 during this time. They lost 0-3 to Afghanistan in the UAE, which put a lot of pressure on captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz and the team.
The home team will try to use home advantage. They usually play well at Mirpur. Soumya Sarkar coming back adds experience to the batting. Mahidul Islam will strengthen the middle order. Bangladesh’s spin bowlers, especially Tanvir Islam and Rishad Hossain, should do well on this pitch.
West Indies just lost a Test series in India. But they have played good ODI cricket lately, especially against Pakistan. Captain Shai Hope and Keacy Carty give them strong batting. Their spin bowlers Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase could win them the match.
These two teams are quite even. They have each won six bilateral ODI series against each other over the years. Overall, West Indies have won 24 matches and Bangladesh 21 out of 47 ODI games.
Prediction:
Bangladesh should have a slight advantage at home. Their spinners should control the game on a familiar pitch. But they have been playing poorly recently, and their batters have struggled. This makes the match very close. If Bangladesh’s top order scores well and Tanvir Islam bowls tight in the middle overs, the home team should win. A score of 280-300 batting first could be enough to win.
Expected Winner: Bangladesh (slight favorites at home)